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Tipperary TD criticises "government's inactivity in addressing the worsening housing crisis"

The Rural Independent Group of TDs will move a motion in the Dáil this morning to address Ireland's housing crisis and the deficiencies in the planning system, particularly in rural areas. The motion calls for immediate action from the Government to ...

10 May 2023 at 09:33

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The Garda Commissioner has to go say Rural Independents

In a historic and unprecedented ballot, the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has overwhelmingly expressed a vote of no confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, with a staggering 98.7% of rank-and-file members firmly withdrawing their ...

13 Sept 2023 at 16:33

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Rural TDs slam appointment of 'partisan campaigners' to Electoral Commission Advisory Board ahead of referendums

Deputy Mattie McGrath, the leader of the Rural Independent Group, has expressed serious concerns about the appointment of ‘Yes’ campaigners to the Electoral Commission’s research advisory board during the current referendum campaign which he ...

06 Mar 2024 at 17:33

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Government accused of spreading referendum misinformation by Mattie McGrath

Tipperary TD, Deputy, Mattie McGrath, leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs, has issued a stern call to both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to urgently clarify their stance on false information circulated by Minister Catherine Martin ...

29 Feb 2024 at 14:33

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Shortage of GPs represents mounting health crisis, says Tipperary TD

The Rural Independent Group of TDs introduced a Dáil Motion last Wednesday urging immediate action to address “the critical shortages in General Practioners (GPs) across rural Ireland,” a crisis that they say has escalated over the ...

24 Feb 2024 at 21:33

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'Immigration is spiraling out of control,' says Tipperary leader of Dáil's Rural Independent Group

The Rural Independent Group of TDs are calling for an immediate Dáil debate and comprehensive reform of the Government's immigration policies, in response to a 32% surge in asylum seekers (non-Ukrainian) this year. The group says ...

20 Nov 2023 at 21:33

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Tipperary TD demands comprehensive inquiry into Covid response

The Government’s decision to conduct an Independent Pandemic Evaluation in the wake of Covid is a step in the right direction but it falls short of the comprehensive, accountable inquiry that the Irish people deserve, according ...

12 Feb 2024 at 16:33

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Taoiseach's resignation shows that coalition 'lacks the vitality required to effectively lead,' says Tipperary TD

The unexpected announcement of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's resignation, following the government's significant defeats in recent referenda, underscores the waning stability of the current coalition, say the Rural Independent ...

20 Mar 2024 at 19:33

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Government’s electric vehicle targets are unrealistic, says Tipperary TD

The Government’s mandated electric vehicle targets are unrealistic and are another attack on rural dwellers, says the Rural Independent group of TDs. The leader of the Rural Independent group, Tipperary Deputy Mattie Mc ...

11 Aug 2022 at 15:33

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First of many fuel hikes will 'crush wallets', says Tipperary TD

Addressing the impending price hikes in fuel at Leinster House today, Tipperary Deputy Mattie McGrath, leader of the Rural Independent Group, stated “This Thursday's increase is just the beginning, as further hikes are ...

30 May 2023 at 20:33

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Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath accuses the Government of wanting people 'perish and die in ditches.'

Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath accused the Government of wanting to see people "perish and die in ditches" in the Dail during Leaders Questions this afternoon. He was responding to the Taoiseach, saying that Mr McGrath's ...

08 Feb 2022 at 22:34

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